Definition: Laggings, also known as lagging indicators, are statistical methods used to measure changes in a variable over time. They can be categorized into two main types: trend indicators and seasonality indicators. Trend indicators use historical data to identify regular patterns or trends in the variable being monitored. Examples of trend indicators include simple moving averages (SMA), exponential smoothing, and moving average convergence/divergence (MACD). These indicators help investors and analysts understand the general direction of a market's performance